Jesus teaches that his flesh is real food and his blood is real drink, and the Real Presence of Christ is apparent whenever we gather at the altar to receive the Lord at Mass.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year (B – #119)
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20th Sunday of the Year: Our Holy Communion reveals the Real Presence of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Let’s examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi.
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
- The people affirm that they will do everything that the Lord has told them through Moses.
- Moses then offers a blood sacrifice and enters the people into a covenant with God.
Psalm – 116:12-13,15-18
- “I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
- We pledge our service and sacrifice to the Lord, who has done good things for us.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
- Jesus Christ is our great high priest, who offers the unblemished sacrifice of his blood.
- As mediator of the new covenant, Christ has delivered us from death with the promise of eternal life.
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
- Jesus directs his disciples to prepare the place for the Passover supper.
- The Lord blesses bread and wine, defines it as his body and blood, and commands them to take it in his memory.
Mass Readings – Corpus Christi (#168)
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Daily Mass: The Lord feeds us, body and soul. Catholic Inspiration
After teaching the crowds, Jesus feeds the 4000 with seven loaves and a few fish, foreshadowing the moment when he will institute the Eucharist at the Last Supper.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
Here are some of the central themes that we find in the readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
1st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
- Melchizedek the king of Salem offers a blessing to Abram along with a gift of bread and wine.
- Abram gives a tenth of his possessions to the king.
Psalm – 110:1-4
- “You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.”
- The Lord reveals his power and appoints his priest.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 11:23-26
- Paul recounts the Last Supper to the people at Corinth as it was told to him.
- Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17
- After teaching and healing the crowd, Jesus feeds the 5000.
- The words – Take, Bless, Break, Give – are identical to the format of the Last Supper.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
On this feast of the Body and Blood of the Christ (Corpus Christi), let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the readings.
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
- The people affirm that they will “do everything that the Lord has told us.”
- Moses sprinkles the people with the blood of the sacrifice to show their covenant with God.
Psalm – 116:12-13,15-16,17-18
- “I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
- We are the Lord’s servants, and we make our vows to God.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
- Jesus Christ offers his blood as the sacrifice that cleanses us.
- Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, made possible by his saving death.
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16,22-26
- Jesus directs his disciples to prepare the Passover meal.
- Jesus offers his Body and Blood as a new covenant.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Corpus Christi: The gift of the Eucharist. Catholic Inspiration
The Eucharist was defined and commanded by the Lord so that his disciples would be strengthened with his Body and Blood to face the challenges of life. May we receive Jesus Christ through our participation at Mass with fervent desire!
Mass Readings – The Body and Blood of Christ
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Daily Mass: Christ gives us what we need to do what must be done. Catholic Inspiration
From the low point in Christ’s earthly mission to St. Peter’s extraordinary ministry, Jesus alone offers what is necessary for our journey through this life. May we place our hearts in his care as we follow the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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20th Sunday of the Year: You are what you eat. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus states that we must eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. May our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion nourish our souls as the Lord renews us with his grace.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ has the words of eternal life. Catholic Inspiration
The crowds find the teaching of Jesus too hard, and many who followed him now leave and go back to their former ways. Rejection does not stop us from proclaiming the Good News; rather, it reminds us that people have the freedom to choose their path. May we keep inviting them to follow the Lord!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Daily Mass: Flesh and Blood. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches the people that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood have eternal life. May our frequent reception of Holy Communion strengthen us with God’s grace in the messiness of life and inspire us to live for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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